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Electric vehicle road trip tests SA charging network
The Durban arrival highlighted growing EV choice and charging access, while industry representatives called for policy certainty to support wider adoption. South African Automotive Week (SA Auto Week) 2026 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, was the…
DeLorean Becomes the First American Team to Join Airspeeder's Electric Flying Car Racing Series
DeLorean announced the formation of its new racing team at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco The brand becomes the first American constructor to join the all-electric flying-car racing championship The team will debut custom-styled Mk3C…
Hyundai donates electric vehicle to Southeastern Community College for hands-on training
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Students at Southeastern Community College now have a new opportunity to train on electric vehicle technology thanks to a donation from Hyundai Motor America. The college's Automotive Systems Technology program…
Petrol-only cars fall below 50% of global sales for first time
Petrol-only cars accounted for 49 per cent of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, falling below half of the market for the first time, as rising fuel prices and growing demand for electric vehicles continues to reshape the…
France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry
Europe's two economic powerhouses also agreed to include Britain in the definition of what vehicles would count as 'made in Europe' under EU measures aiming to bolster the bloc's industries, according to a draft document outlining the pact. Paris…
Andy Burnham introduces new £1.98 driveway rule - starts in October
Andy Burnham has introduced a new regulation affecting motorists with driveways. The Prime Minister slashed VAT rates on domestic electricity charging from October 1, dropping rates from 5% to 0%. The initiative aims to help households combat…
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia. The companies announced on Thursday that Volvo will use three pieces of Nvidia hardware and software in its future vehicles to…
EV charging provider warns of 'cumulative costs' facing drivers
The EV public charging network continues to expand A major EV public charging network provider has spoken about the future of provision in the UK. Be.EV says now is an 'important' moment in the transition to electric cars. Legal changes are coming…
Businessman's underground parking plan to tackle issues at major York shopping centre
Seth Kazzim, chief executive of Silo Industries, said his proposed underground car park would store vehicles below the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet from where they could be retrieved on demand. The boss of the start-up added the facility would free…
Tesla Still Says The New Roadster Is Coming Tonight
Happy Thursday! It's October 15, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most important stories that are shaping the way…
Tesla Readies Flying Car Demo to Pump Up Sluggish Auto Business
Tesla Inc. is hoping a flight demonstration will give its ground-bound auto business a lift. The electric vehicle maker is planning to unveil its long-promised new Roadster sports car Thursday in Texas, reviving and refreshing a model that Tesla…
I couldn't afford to buy rental properties at 25. So I started renting out cars instead.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Saimah Chaudhry, cofounder and chief operating officer of Zevo. It has been edited for length and clarity. Back in 2015, I was working for a SaaS company that I'd founded. It mostly served…
From Gran Turismo 7 to a smartphone with a second screen: How Xiaomi is linking cars, homes and devices
In mid-October, the Xiaomi Vision GT will make its debut in the popular racing game Gran Turismo 7 (GT7). The announcement was made by Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi and Jean-Arthur Madelaine, head of design at Xiaomi Auto's…
Scientists find nearly 12,000 unknown deep-sea viruses on the ocean floor
Scientists have uncovered nearly 12,000 viruses lurking in a remote stretch of the Pacific Ocean floor - with more than 99% previously unknown to science. Researchers from Chongqing University in China identified 11,662 new microbes in the…
The little Smart Car is back as a fully electric model - and there's a Brabus version
The Smart Fortwo won the hearts and minds of a generation for being the ultimate city car. At just 2.7 metres long, it could squeeze through gaps that no other car could and, as its party trick, park in spaces sideways to fit two in one spot.
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